The Better Menopause method
A good mood starts with a good gut. How is this possible? The gut-hormone connection influences oestrogen levels in the body, and these levels affect the quality of your mood and sleep. Oestrogen is metabolised by gut bacteria known collectively as the estrobolome - when this bacteria is in balance, so are you. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, fluctuating oestrogen levels help gut enzymes support digestive health. During perimenopause there can be dramatic highs and lows in oestrogen levels which disrupts the balance of the gut microbiome, causing inflammation, changes in mood, sleep disturbance and digestive issues. Eight in 10 women report experiencing bloating and IBS-like symptoms that last through perimenopause and well after menopause too.
The Better Menopause addresses the root of symptoms. Better Gut helps support balanced estrobolome to help regulate oestrogen, which manages menopause symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog, IBS low mood and more. A balanced microbiome enhances digestion and absorption, which promotes better immunity, skin, hair and nails. Our Better Night supplement supports high quality restoration and sleep plus reduces night sweats, and is more easily absorbed into a healthy, high-functioning gut.
The Better Menopause method
A good mood starts with a good gut. How is this possible? The gut-hormone connection influences oestrogen levels in the body, and these levels affect the quality of your mood and sleep. Oestrogen is metabolised by gut bacteria known collectively as the estrobolome - when this bacteria is in balance, so are you. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, fluctuating oestrogen levels help gut enzymes support digestive health. During perimenopause there can be dramatic highs and lows in oestrogen levels which disrupts the balance of the gut microbiome, causing inflammation, changes in mood, sleep disturbance and digestive issues. Eight in 10 women report experiencing bloating and IBS-like symptoms that last through perimenopause and well after menopause too.
The Better Menopause addresses the root of symptoms. Better Gut helps support balanced estrobolome to help regulate oestrogen, which manages menopause symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog, IBS low mood and more. A balanced microbiome enhances digestion and absorption, which promotes better immunity, skin, hair and nails. Our Better Night supplement supports high quality restoration and sleep plus reduces night sweats, and is more easily absorbed into a healthy, high-functioning gut.
Our resident doctor, Dr. Shahzadi Harper, talks about how Better Gut works.
Better Gut Ingredients
We use science-backed strains of bacteria in this exclusive formulation. It contains six (6) bacteria that include two different strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, two of the most potent for maintaining a better gut during perimenopause and menopause, plus 50 billion CFUs.
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
Can help to:
- Reduce bloating.
- Reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes and night sweats.
- Improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Reduce vaginal dryness and inflammation.
- Reduce the risk of anxiety and depression.
- Improve gut wall permeability resilience to stress and anxiety.
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HOWARU® Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Can help to:
- Improve mood swings.
- Treat IBS.
- Reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes and night sweats.
- Support the immune system by promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
- Reduce vaginal dryness and inflammation.
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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Bifidobacterium lactis
Can help to:
- Reduce hot flushes and night sweats.
- Improve vaginal health.
- Treat IBS and constipation.
- Reduce risk of osteoporosis.
- Boost mood.
- Improve sleep quality.
- Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Lactobacillus reuteri
Can help to:
- Reduce hot flushes and night sweats.
- Reduce vaginal infections.
- Reduce urinary tract infections.
- Improve mood swings.
- Improve sleep quality.
- Reduce osteoporosis risk.
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Bifidobacterium bifidum
Can help to:
- Reduce the severity and frequency of hot flushes and night sweats.
- Improve gut health by reducing inflammation and improving bowel regularity.
- Improve vaginal health.
- Lower the risk of osteoporosis.
- Boost the immune system.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus
Can help to:
- Support the immune system by promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
- Reduce inflammation and bloating.
- Prevent vaginal and urinary tract infections.
- Improves gastrointestinal issues.
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Our resident doctor, Dr. Shahzadi Harper, talks about how Better Night works.
Better Night Ingredients
A balanced blend of powerful and concentrated adaptogens, minerals and vitamins formulated to target sleep disruption caused by a reduction in sex hormones during menopause.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha®
Ashwagandha has been used in natural practice for millennia. We have chosen to use KSM-66 Ashwagandha®, which is the highest-grade, trademarked variant of this renowned adaptogenic herb. Known for its exceptional purity and potency, KSM-66 Ashwagandha® is scientifically proven to help enhance sleep quality and stabilise mood. This powerful extract helps to reduce cortisol levels, thereby decreasing stress and anxiety while promoting a balanced emotional state. Additionally, its adaptogenic properties support the body's ability to cope with menopause-related symptoms such as insomnia and mood swings.
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Affron®
Affron® is a premium saffron ingredient standardised to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® by HPLC, and contains a complex of bioactive compounds responsible for its beneficial properties and organoleptic features. Supported by nine human clinical studies, Affron® has demonstrated efficacy in improving mood in healthy individuals experiencing occasional stress and anxiety as well as addressing sleeplessness. Saffron may act on neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine while combating oxidative stress and inflammation, making it a comprehensive solution for mental wellness.
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Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium glycinate is highly beneficial for women in perimenopause, supporting nervous system function and promoting relaxation. Easily absorbed, it reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system and enhancing GABA receptor function. It also improves sleep quality by regulating sleep-wake neurotransmitters, helps alleviate muscle cramps, and reduces inflammation. Glycine, a component of magnesium glycinate, regulates body temperature, manages hot flushes and night sweats, reduces anxiety, aids digestion, supports cognitive function, and boosts glutathione, an antioxidant.
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Montmorency Cherry Extract
Montmorency cherries, a potent natural ingredient, are renowned for their sleep-enhancing and mood-boosting properties. These cherries are among the few food sources rich in melatonin, a hormone crucial for regulating sleep cycles and circadian rhythms. Consuming Montmorency cherries can improve sleep duration and quality, making them an excellent natural remedy for sleep disturbances.In addition to melatonin, Montmorency cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These beneficial components include anthocyanins and flavonoids, which play a significant role in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
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Lemon balm leaf
Used as far back as the Middle Ages, lemon balm leaf is a scientifically backed herb renowned for enhancing sleep quality and mood. Rich in rosmarinic acid and other bioactive compounds, lemon balm leaf has been shown to modulate the activity of neurotransmitters like GABA, which play a crucial role in promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
The calming effects of lemon balm make it especially effective in alleviating menopause-related symptoms such as insomnia, hot flushes, and mood swings. Research indicates that rosmarinic acid, a major component of lemon balm, helps to increase GABA levels in the brain, thereby enhancing its calming effects. This action can lead to improved sleep quality and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.Published medical research to date
Chamomile
A well-researched ancient herb celebrated for its ability to improve sleep quality and mood, chamomile is rich in apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to specific receptors in the brain, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. This herb's calming effects are well-documented, making it a popular natural remedy for promoting better sleep and easing stress. Chamomile's anti-inflammatory properties further contribute to its benefits. By reducing inflammation, chamomile can help alleviate conditions that disturb sleep, such as general discomfort and restlessness. Additionally, chamomile is known for its ability to soothe digestive issues, which can further enhance overall well-being and contribute to a more restful night’s sleep.
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Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is crucial for healthy bones, muscles, nerves, and a strong immune system. It helps the body absorb and utilise calcium from foods or supplements, maintaining bone density and reducing fracture risk, which naturally decreases with age. Women, especially around menopause, benefit significantly from vitamin D3 as it counteracts the rapid decline in bone density due to lower oestrogen levels.
Additionally, vitamin D3 supports healthy brain function, potentially regulating mood and reducing anxiety and depression.Published medical research to date
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a crucial vitamin that supports brain health and mood regulation, making it especially beneficial for women experiencing menopause. This vitamin aids in the production of red blood cells and helps maintain the health of nerve cells, which is vital for cognitive function and overall mental well-being. By facilitating efficient oxygen transport throughout the body, vitamin B12 helps combat fatigue, ensuring that energy levels remain stable and that daily activities can be performed with ease. Adequate levels of vitamin B12 can help alleviate symptoms of fatigue, memory problems, and mood swings, contributing to a better quality of life during menopause.
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Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 plays a vital role in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are essential for maintaining a positive mood and reducing anxiety. This vitamin also supports immune function, haemoglobin production, and energy metabolism. By ensuring adequate levels of vitamin B6, women can better manage stress and maintain emotional balance, which is crucial during the hormonal changes associated with menopause. Together, vitamins B12 and B6 provide comprehensive support for brain health, mood regulation, and overall wellbeing.
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Better Metabolism Ingredients
A powerful blend of scientifically studied ingredients selected to support key metabolic pathways during midlife. Each component is backed by research to help optimise energy utilisation and metabolic function as the body’s needs change.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays a key role in normal macronutrient metabolism, particularly the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Chromium picolinate is a highly bioavailable form of chromium, commonly used in nutritional science for its ability to support glucose regulation and insulin function.
Chromium contributes to the normal function of insulin, the hormone responsible for transporting glucose from the bloodstream into cells where it can be used for energy. By supporting insulin activity, chromium helps maintain balanced blood glucose levels and efficient energy utilisation—processes that can become less effective during midlife.
Research indicates that chromium may support:
Normal blood glucose metabolism, by enhancing insulin signalling
Carbohydrate and fat metabolism, supporting the body’s ability to process macronutrients efficiently
Energy regulation, by helping glucose enter cells for energy production
These functions are particularly relevant during midlife, when age-related changes in insulin sensitivity, body composition, and activity levels can influence metabolic health. Supporting chromium intake may help reinforce the body’s natural glucose-handling mechanisms during this stage of life.
Chromium is recognised as an essential nutrient and has authorised health claims in the UK and EU for its contribution to normal macronutrient metabolism and the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
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Berberine
Berberine is a bioactive plant compound traditionally derived from species such as Berberis. It has been extensively studied for its role in supporting metabolic health, particularly through its influence on glucose and lipid metabolism—key processes that often become less efficient during midlife.
One of berberine’s primary mechanisms of action is the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme often referred to as the body’s “metabolic master switch”. AMPK plays a central role in regulating how the body uses and stores energy. By supporting AMPK activity, berberine helps promote improved energy utilisation, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and balanced glucose handling.
Research suggests that berberine may support:
Glucose metabolism, by helping cells respond more effectively to insulin
Lipid metabolism, contributing to healthier cholesterol and triglyceride balance
Mitochondrial efficiency, supporting how cells produce and manage energy
These effects are particularly relevant in midlife, when natural changes in hormone levels, muscle mass, and insulin sensitivity can impact metabolic function. By targeting foundational metabolic pathways rather than acting as a stimulant, berberine offers a science-driven approach to supporting metabolic resilience over time.
Berberine has been widely studied in human clinical research and is recognised for its multifaceted, systems-level support of metabolic health when used as part of a balanced lifestyle.
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Myo-inositol
Myo-inositol is a naturally occurring, vitamin-like compound that plays a key role in cellular signalling and metabolic regulation. It is involved in insulin signalling pathways and is an important structural component of cell membranes, making it particularly relevant to metabolic health.
One of myo-inositol’s primary functions is its role as a secondary messenger in insulin signalling. It helps facilitate the actions of insulin within cells, supporting the efficient uptake and utilisation of glucose for energy. This mechanism is especially important during midlife, when insulin sensitivity may decline due to age-related metabolic changes.
Scientific research suggests that myo-inositol may support:
Insulin sensitivity, by improving cellular response to insulin
Glucose metabolism, supporting balanced blood glucose regulation
Cellular energy signalling, contributing to efficient metabolic communication within cells
Myo-inositol has been extensively studied in human clinical research, particularly in populations experiencing impaired glucose regulation and metabolic imbalance. Its non-stimulant, pathway-focused mechanism makes it well suited to supporting metabolic function without placing additional stress on the nervous system.
These properties make myo-inositol a valuable component of a science-driven metabolic formulation, especially during midlife when maintaining metabolic flexibility and glucose control becomes increasingly important.
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Cinnasil™
Cinnasil™ refers to a standardised extract of cinnamon (genus Cinnamomum), designed to deliver consistent levels of bioactive compounds such as cinnamic aldehydes and polyphenols. These constituents have been studied for their potential effects on glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health—key aspects of healthy metabolism, particularly during midlife.
Cinnamon and its extracts may influence metabolic processes through multiple mechanisms:
Modulation of glucose metabolism, with evidence of lowered fasting blood glucose levels in human studies
Support for insulin sensitivity, helping cells respond more effectively to insulin
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, which may indirectly support metabolic pathways
A number of clinical studies and systematic reviews suggest cinnamon supplementation can improve markers of metabolic health. For example, controlled trials using cinnamon or cinnamon extracts in individuals with metabolic syndrome have reported significant improvements in fasting glucose, lipid profiles, and insulin resistance compared to placebo group
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